Teacher - Early Head Start - Elkton - Maryland Rural Development Corporation

MRDC Early Head Start teacher provides developmentally appropriate classroom activities and instruction to Early Head Start students and support Early Head Start families in compliance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards and MRDC policies and procedures.

• Maintain respect for confidentiality of information divulged by or on behalf of participants.
• Model appropriate interaction with young children and parents.
• Can work independently and as a team member.
• Be willing to submit to a criminal background investigation.
• Have current medical evaluation, including a tuberculosis screen within 6 months before the individual begins work in the Center.
• Possess the ability to relate to people of diverse educational, cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Have ability to participate in training classes pertaining to child development, children at risk, special needs, etc.
• Have the ability and desire to work with infants and toddlers and be willing to work with preschoolers.
• Have ability to implement activity plans for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Have ability to model/teach to parents how to nurture and interact with their babies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with willingness to take coursework to complete Infant-Toddler CDA within 6 months. Continue to pursue Early Childhood Education coursework for the Office of Child Care to include 90-hour Child Growth and Development, Preschool Curriculum, and Infant and Toddler Curriculum within 1 year of employment. Bachelor or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Experience with children age zero through three years.

Hourly Rate: $18.00-20.51; based on education and experience

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development